GUIDELINES AND POLICIES  Sixth Edition

CONDUCT & DIXCIPLINE

The Board of Directors of the National Association of Breeders has the right to discipline members, contestants, and spectators who: 1) do not follow the rules, regulations and bylaws of the National Association of Breeders and National Breeders Cup, and 2) demonstrate unsportsmanlike conduct. Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to, expulsion or suspension from current and/ or future National Association of Breeders/National Breeders Cup shows and/or assessment of a fine which will be donated to a youth scholarship fund.

GRIEVANCES

Any grievance should be formally presented to the Board of Directors. Under no circumstances should a judge be contacted by an exhibitor or owner during the course of the show or on the show grounds.

PROTESTS

Any party protesting another parties compliance with NAB or MFTHBA regulations will be required to put forth a non-refundable protest fee of $300.00 paid in cash. Protester must be a current paid member of NAB. Grounds for protest must be in writing and signed by protesting party. Protester must then submit the fee and written complaint to the highest ranking NAB official (President, Vice-President, or Secretary) within 30 minutes of the class or incident protested. Horses under protest must remain on the show grounds for 60 minutes while under investigation by show officials. The protest in question will be reviewed at the end of the evenings’ show by NAB board members who are present